Probably. His moment of glory was Roland Garros 2009 (only man to beat Nadal at Roland Garros) and Roland Garros 2010 (impressive but not very impressive since beating Federer at Roland Garros is not as great as beating Nadal at Roland Garros). After Roland Garros 2011, losing in straight sets to Nadal in the QF (with a 6-1 set), he realised that the mental edge he had in 2009 had vanished, so it was useless to try and continue his career, knowing his greatest ambition (winning Roland Garros) would never come true, as long as Nadal is around (and Nadal will likely be around longer then Soderling, since Nadal is younger than Soderling).

Probably. His moment of glory was Roland Garros 2009 (only man to beat Nadal at Roland Garros) and Roland Garros 2010 (impressive but not very impressive since beating Federer at Roland Garros is not as great as beating Nadal at Roland Garros). After Roland Garros 2011, losing in straight sets to Nadal in the QF (with a 6-1 set), he realised that the mental edge he had in 2009 had vanished, so it was useless to try and continue his career, knowing his greatest ambition (winning Roland Garros) would never come true, as long as Nadal is around (and Nadal will likely be around longer then Soderling, since Nadal is younger than Soderling).

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Sadly after losing to Rosol this year, Nadal had this same thing happen.

Sadly after losing to Rosol this year, Nadal had this same thing happen.

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Sorry, Nadal is the alpha-male, the aggressor, the dominant one. He's not submissive like Soderling. Rosol is just another Soderling, minus the consistency (not that Soderling was that consistent). Nadal never backs down, and I look forward to when they next meet (hope it's at a slam), so Nadal can even up that H2H to 1-1.

Probably. His moment of glory was Roland Garros 2009 (only man to beat Nadal at Roland Garros) and Roland Garros 2010 (impressive but not very impressive since beating Federer at Roland Garros is not as great as beating Nadal at Roland Garros). After Roland Garros 2011, losing in straight sets to Nadal in the QF (with a 6-1 set), he realised that the mental edge he had in 2009 had vanished, so it was useless to try and continue his career, knowing his greatest ambition (winning Roland Garros) would never come true, as long as Nadal is around (and Nadal will likely be around longer then Soderling, since Nadal is younger than Soderling).

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Soderling was dominant in his last tournament, when he won 2011 Bastad. Then he got injured, and then he got mono just before the US Open began, and he's been out ever since.

Yes, I recall he seemed out of sorts in that match. But he looked in commanding form when he played Bastad. He destroyed Berdych and Ferrer back to back in the semis and final for the loss of just 5 games. However that was his last tournament to date!

Probably. His moment of glory was Roland Garros 2009 (only man to beat Nadal at Roland Garros) and Roland Garros 2010 (impressive but not very impressive since beating Federer at Roland Garros is not as great as beating Nadal at Roland Garros). After Roland Garros 2011, losing in straight sets to Nadal in the QF (with a 6-1 set), he realised that the mental edge he had in 2009 had vanished, so it was useless to try and continue his career, knowing his greatest ambition (winning Roland Garros) would never come true, as long as Nadal is around (and Nadal will likely be around longer then Soderling, since Nadal is younger than Soderling).

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This post is pathetic in every possible way.

Mate, let me tell you a thing: A career in Tennis isn't based on winning over Nadal at Roland Garros. There are plenty of other things that counts (many more) than that. Like, for example, winning your home-country tournament like he did before "retire".

Sorry, Nadal is the alpha-male, the aggressor, the dominant one. He's not submissive like Soderling. Rosol is just another Soderling, minus the consistency (not that Soderling was that consistent). Nadal never backs down, and I look forward to when they next meet (hope it's at a slam), so Nadal can even up that H2H to 1-1.

Sorry, Nadal is the alpha-male, the aggressor, the dominant one. He's not submissive like Soderling. Rosol is just another Soderling, minus the consistency (not that Soderling was that consistent). Nadal never backs down, and I look forward to when they next meet (hope it's at a slam), so Nadal can even up that H2H to 1-1.

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LOL rosol had a fluke season i dont think he'll even get past quallies next year to meet rafa

I hope that Soderling is able to return and end his career on his own terms.

Still the final act of his career before his long lay-off was to win the 2011 Bastad title in such dominant fashion:
16 JUNQUEIRA, Diego (ARG) 6-0 6-1
QF STARACE, Potito (ITA) 6-3 6-4
SF BERDYCH, Tomas (CZE) 6-1 6-0
FR FERRER, David (ESP) 6-2 6-2

I hope that Soderling is able to return and end his career on his own terms.

Still the final act of his career before his long lay-off was to win the 2011 Bastad title in such dominant fashion:
16 JUNQUEIRA, Diego (ARG) 6-0 6-1
QF STARACE, Potito (ITA) 6-3 6-4
SF BERDYCH, Tomas (CZE) 6-1 6-0
FR FERRER, David (ESP) 6-2 6-2

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It's a pity Nadal doesn't play Bastad anymore, although he doesn't need to after he's done sweeping the clay-court season. Nadal won the tournament in 2005 beating Tomas Berdych in the final.

If Nadal Bastad 2005 faced Soderling Bastad 2011, what would the result be? (Obviously Nadal, but I'm interested in predicted scorelines.)

None of you know what it is like unless you have had it (bad case) before. It takes alot out of you, you are never the same. I had a bad case for over a year, and it seems Soderling had the same thing. He won't ever be able to get his energy levels the same.

I don't miss Soderling. His game isn't anything special and he is super dull and boring!

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I miss Soderling actually, I liked him in 2010 and 2011, where he received straight-set beatings from Nadal. Nadal currently leads the Roland Garros H2H 3-1. If Soderling returns in 2013, maybe Nadal can make that 5-1, so Soderling will have been completely dominated after his 2009 triumph.

I miss Soderling actually, I liked him in 2010 and 2011, where he received straight-set beatings from Nadal. Nadal currently leads the Roland Garros H2H 3-1. If Soderling returns in 2013, maybe Nadal can make that 5-1, so Soderling will have been completely dominated after his 2009 triumph.

I don't miss Soderling's game because I don't find ballbashing entertaining,but I wouldn't stoop so low as to say I wish for his career to be over. Hopefully he makes a full recovery and gets back on the tour.